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Lifter of the Month, November 2024

by Sanjiv Gupta

November is typically a slow month for USAWA, but Allison Lupo has certainly shined impressively completing all of the lifts in the Goerner Deadlift Dozen Plus One.  She has also quietly crept up the records list and holds 151 records (including 47 ALL age records) in 103 different lifts including presses, clean & Jerks, deadlifts, misc bar lifts, heavy lifts, strongman and special equipment lifts.  How many individuals can claim a record in the back lift, neck lift, hand & thigh lift, hip lift and harness lift?  She also shares 4 team lift records with Tony Lupo.  I have always felt like strength is for everyone and every age and since coming on the scene during the 2023 IAWA World Postal Championship, she has impressively competed in 27 different events in Missouri, Kentucky, and Fergus, Ontario, Canada.  Congratulations Allison!

Do you know a USAWA member who should be recognized as a future Lifter of the Month? Send nominations to the Secretary at bethskw@gmail.com.

Lifter of the Month-October 2021

By Eric Todd
The lifter of the month for October is World Champion Randy Smith! Though the pool of competitors was a little leaner than in previous world championships due to travel restrictions and covid concerns, you can only compete against those who show up. Randy did just that, and defeated the field of worthy opponents. Randy is also rather fresh off of a second place finish at nationals. This was Randy’s 4th runner up finish in nationals since 2009, coupled with his National Champion status in 2015 in York PA. The lifter of the month accolade is for his performance at 2021 Worlds. Way to go Randy! Well Deserved!

Lifter of the month of August

By Eric Todd

 

I am still inching forward toward catching up on our lifters of the month.  Lifter of the month of August was an easy choice.  This recognition goes to Beth Skwarecki for her dominating performance at the Presidential Cup.

Beth Skwarecki executes a Full Gardner earning her the 2021 Presidential Cup.

Beth Skwarecki executes a Full Gardner earning her the 2021 Presidential Cup.

Beth has been a dominating force in the USAWA since beginning her all-round career.  She has won both a national and world championship.  She currently serves on the executive board for the USAWA.  Elizabeth was awarded her Presidential Cup based on a Full Gardner of 55 pounds, with a second record lift of 198 on the Goerner Stroll.  Well deserved, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings for this very bright star.

Dave Glasgow – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Dave Glasgow is the Lifter of the Month for December 2019.

Dave Glasgow is the Lifter of the Month for December 2019.

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for December is Dave Glasgow, leader of the Ledaig Heavy Athletics Club.   In December Dave anchored his club to a victory in the USAWA Club Championships.  Dave is very deserving of this award as he has been very involved in the USAWA of the past 10 years.

Congrats Dave!!!

Denny Habecker – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for November is Denny Habecker, our USAWA President.   Denny just recently traveled to Perth, Australia to compete in the IAWA Gold Cup.  This is a long ways to travel to represent the USAWA in an IAWA competition.  I got to be his travel companion for this trip, and it was a grueling trip.  We were in Australia for only three days while the other 5 were all on the plane.  The flight from Chicago to Auckland lasted 17.5 hours!  Denny is an IRONMAN when it comes to travel – plus add it the travel lag once you get there – it’s amazing he was able to even function, let alone set new World Records!!!

Denny is very deserving of being Lifter of the Month for November.  He does so much to represent the USAWA everywhere he goes.   We are extremely blessed to have him as our USAWA President. Next time you see him give him a big CONGRATS!

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